BEST tire size for 16x8 with adapters

[freeride53]

Hey guys -

so i'm looking for buy some tires asap for my e38 style 5's (16x8")
i am running 18mm adapters in the front, and 20mm in the rear.
car has late model rear arches.

what is the best size, or the most common to run?
as of now, i'm planning on 205/45-16's.

thanks!

[series88]

what height? I have 205/40 and they are tiny! I want to run 45s as well

[ak-]

With those final offsets, 205/45 is your best choice.
You miiiiight push your luck in the rear with 215/45's.

[g.ruff561]

I'm running 16x9 with an et of 15 on all four corners. Tire size 225/45/16. No rub lock to lock front. No rub in the rear. Late model vert. No spacers. 16x8 should work even better.

[g.ruff561]

Anyone interested in pics of my setup on th car, text me with your request. 561-758-7218.

Cheers......G.

[campbellj25]

I'm running 16x9 with an et of 15 on all four corners. Tire size 225/45/16. No rub lock to lock front. No rub in the rear. Late model vert. No spacers. 16x8 should work even better.

Do you have your fenders rolled?

[g.ruff561]

No sir. I also have a 1.5 drop up front. Text for pics. 561-758-7218.

[Neil1138]

205/45's work best.

[g.ruff561]

Do you have any pics to show 205/45/16 on a 16x9 or 16x8 wheel and mounted to the E30? I would like to compare this size to the 225/45/16 I already have.

[Jim Lepage]

Do you have any pics to show 205/45/16 on a 16x9 or 16x8 wheel and mounted to the E30? I would like to compare this size to the 225/45/16 I already have.

205/45-16 on 16x9 front.

[g.ruff561]

Wow. The look is hot but not for me. I am old school. My preference is more tire then wheel. I have owned 8 e30 over the years. I try to find a wheel that bolts on with no adapters and no spacers. 4x100 only. no multi lug. I like the rake look (front drop only). Hit me up by text if you want to see pics. Thanks for the feedback.

G.

[drulle]

205/45-16 on 16x9 front.

Sick wheels... very nice stance

[kdkool]

has anyone run a square 225/45/16 or 215/40/16 setup on 18mm 5 lug adapters on a set of e38 style 5's? Any idea how much of a fender roll I'd need to do? I plan on being on coilovers so semi-adjustable on height.

I'm not a fan of stretched tires and I'd like to have some lip protection on the wheels.

I have an early e30 if that makes much of a difference (different rear arches from what I understand)

[InNeedOfBoost]

What tires are you running in the 225/45-16's?

I can't find any decent tires that aren't R-comps or $150+ tires!

[bmk]

Bump this old thread seeing whats the largest someone has run on style 5's with spacers